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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,577.23, 35,297.56 and 14,822.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,577.23, 35,297.56 and 14,822.47 is: 20,455.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,577.23 : 35,297.56 = 14,822.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,577.23/35,297.56 = 14,822.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,577.23x = 35,297.56 × 14,822.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,577.23x = 523,197,024.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,197,024.17/25,577.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,455.58

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